I love the Olympics. Generally, the Winter Olympics don’t get quite as much love as the Summer Olympics; however, it is just as much fun to watch all the difference races and events (curling anyone?). If you are getting ready to cheer on the USA this year in the Winter Olympics, I have the perfect […]
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Santa’s Tropical Vacation Cocktail
I often have random purchases if I start wandering around the grocery store (I’m the worst at Costco, this is how we ended up with all new tupperware a couple years ago). The most recent random purchase were a couple starfruit because I thought they would be cool for a cocktail garnish. Then I started […]
Star Wars – The Last Jedi – Glowing Lightsaber Cocktails
Are you excited for Star Wars – The Last Jedi to come out next month? I’m looking forward to heading to the theater to watch it, so in anticipation, I created some fun cocktails to enjoy. Glowing Lightsaber Cocktails These are actually pretty basic cocktails. There are certain food that will naturally glow under blacklight so […]
Sparkling Fall Apple Cider Sangria
Brad and I are fans of sangria. It is a great beverage to have in the fridge throughout the summer to enjoy the fruits of summer blending nicely with delicious wine. For the fall, I decided to use some apples and pears to create a fall themed sangria. We had some friends coming over to […]
Halloween Cocktails That Glow In The Dark with a Black-light
A couple years ago, I made some pretty awesome cocktails that utilized dry ice for a fun experience. I’ve been wanting to come up with something else that is fun for Halloween and I’m pretty excited about what I found this year. Ever since I’ve been a kid, I have love things that glowed in […]
Raspberry & Pineapple Slushie Cocktail Recipe
A couple months ago Brad and I went into Costco to look for a speaker amp. We didn’t find an amp; however, we did come home with a new Vitamix thanks to the roadshow happening. Since then, I’ve been making tons of smoothies in the morning for breakfast, and also finding other things to make […]
Total Solar Eclipse Drink Recipe
In a couple months, there is going to be a once in a lifetime event just a couple hundred miles away from us – a Total Solar Eclipse. This event is extra unique in the fact that it is actually going to be visible across the entire continental United States. While thinking about what sort […]
A Twist on the Classic Mint Julep – A Cocktail Recipe
This post is in collaboration with Diageo brands. All opinions are my own. And they’re off! Are you going to be watching the Kentucky Derby this weekend? Whether you are rooting on the underdog from the stands or your comfy couch, a Mint Julep is the perfect cocktail to enjoy for the most exciting two […]
Spiked Passion Tea Lemonade – A Cocktail Recipe
I don’t really drink tea; however, I am a fan of the Passion Tea Lemonade that Starbucks has on the menu. A couple weeks ago I was at Target and saw that they had Tazo Passion Tea Concentrate so I decided to try and make my own Passion Tea Lemonade (but with a twist). Spiked […]
Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade Margarita – A Cocktail Recipe
Who is ready for a delicious margarita for the weekend? I can’t wait for our strawberry plants to start producing some delicious berries. Once they start, we get a couple hundred berries within a couple weeks (fortunately they are easy to pick and freeze). Today’s recipe is a perfect way to utilize some fresh strawberries […]